Top 10 Best Phuket(Thailland) Luxury Resorts

6.The Pavilions

Bang Tao / Layan - - 25 Villas

Choose between the 21 one-bedroom pool villas and nine three-bedroom villas here at Phuket Pavilions where you're literally sitting on top of the world with fantastic views of Bang Tao Beach and the lush greenery that Phuket is world famous for. Three world-class golf courses are just minutes away but if you believe in total relaxation in your villa grounds you can have it; in-villa dining, in-villa spa treatments, the works. Luxuriate in your villa's huge terrazzo bath and enjoy total privacy in opulent comfort with a bottle of fine wine. You'll discover that life doesn't get much better than this.

 

7.PARESA

Kamala Beach - - 49 Suites

A search for the idyllic and the refreshing has brought us together at Paresa, the heaven of all heavens where the outside world fades away and time stands still. Perched high on a cliffside amid tropical forests, over azure blue waters and a picturesque panorama of the Andaman Sea, Paresa is an oasis of tranquility and unrivalled luxury. Cocoon yourself in style within Phuket’s best-kept secret, along its most spectacular coastline at Paresa luxury Kamala resort.

 

 

8.Impiana Private Villas Kata Noi

Kata Beach - - 12 Villas

Luxury and exclusivity await at Impiana Private Villas, perched above the cosy bay of Kata Noi Beach. Here, surrounded by nature and the stunning vistas of the Andaman Sea, this boutique villa-resort of only four private villas and seven suites, each with a private pool and 24hr personal butler service, will play the perfect host to your next private holiday.

 

 

 

 

9.Anantara Phuket Resort & Spa

Mai Khao Beach - - 69 Rooms

Anantara is, not to put too fine a point on it, unadulterated seaside luxury. This all-pool villa resort pays acute attention to details. From the balance between the natural surroundings to the manicured flora throughout the grounds, to well-appointed and luxuriously fitted villas, good taste is evident. Anantara has 83 private pool villas in four different types but all boast 35sqm swimming pools and top-of-the-range accommodation facilities. If you're tempted to venture out from your villa the resort's great spa amenities, cutting-edge dining choices and cool beachside location all factor in and add up to a great stay.

 

 

10.Aleenta Resort & Spa

Phang Nga Area - - 30 Rooms

Aleenta, Phuket's small luxury boutique retreat and hideaway with 15 private Beachfront Villas and Ocean View Residences and 15 Pool Suites and Pool Villas, all within steps of the ocean, all with stunning views of the Andaman Sea. Aleenta is a relaxing, tranquil and private retreat located on a long stretch of white sandy beach, and is a perfect backdrop for your dream tropical wedding or beach honeymoon.

 

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Top 10 Best Phuket(Thailland) Luxury Resorts

Phuket is an island jam-packed with luxury resorts, but the $64,000 question is: 'Which are the best?' To research the answer, facilities, location, staff service, spas, privacy and decor were all taken into account as were winelists, celebrity count and even the brand of the hotel limos. Of course we had to spend an all-expenses weekend in each hotel for research purposes before deciding on this list... Well, that's not quite true, but we have stayed at all of these hotels so we do know what we're talking about.

1.Trisara Phuket Resort

Naithon Beach - - 39 Pool Villas & Suites

Number one on our list, Trisara is a beautiful resort where all of the private villa pools have fantastic views out over the Andaman Sea. And what villas! Opulence, beautiful fittings, quality textiles and modern conveniences blend effortlessly with traditional Thai design in a marriage of luxurious harmony. The 39 pool villas and suites are the last word in indulgent comfort. Trisara also features a sumptuous, classically designed library with hundreds of books, DVDs and CDs to use on your surround-sound Bose villa stereo and TV. Other amenities include a sexy intimate restaurant, a range of motor yachts and fabulous seaside grounds set on a lush verdant hillside. All this with views of golden sunsets makes Trisara our winner.

2.Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi

Koh Yao Noi - - 55 Villas

Six Senses Hideaway Koh Yao is a new kind of luxury. 55 private pool villas, each made from natural materials and starting at a huge 154sqm, sit proudly overlooking the spectacular scenery of Phang Nga Bay. Villas are well spaced out and feature large secluded outdoor areas. This resort features near the top of our list as it's innovative in every way. This stunning boutique resort and spa is a place to come for total relaxation and privacy and you will leave feeling totally refreshed.

3.Sri Panwa

Panwa - - 18 Villas

Perched high atop Cape Panwa and commanding breathtaking views of the Southeastern tip of Phuket, occupying the Cape Panwa peninsula, Sri Panwa is the ultimate in luxury vacation accommodation on Phuket. Scattered within 40 acres of lush, tropical surroundings and offering accommodation of the highest quality, maximum privacy and superior service. The beautiful seaside location with lush greenery of the tropical forest and the mountainous slopes offers breathtaking panoramic views of the aquamarine blue seas and a range of islands on the horizon.

4.Banyan Tree Phuket

Bang Tao Beach - - 121 Villas

When a top travel publication such as Condé Nast ranks a resort as number eight in the world, that property must be delivering the goods. So it is Banyan Tree that ranks as number four on our 'luxurious list', and celebrities agree.
This is where guests can indulge in double luxury at Banyan Tree's unique and glorious deluxe two-bedroom double pool villas or at other villas in an incredible choice of 12 designs and sizes. Both inside and outside, the villas offer top amenities in a tasteful mix of modern and traditional design. Surrender your inhibitions to the finer side of life at Banyan Tree.

5.Andara Resort & Villas

Kamala Beach - - 76 Rooms

Welcome to Andara Resort & Villas, your private beachside paradise nestled in the lush tropical hillside above Kamala Beach on the pristine west coast of Phuket. Breathtaking sea views, private infinity pools, a large 40m resort pool, world-class five-star service and a range of accommodation options (from one - six bedrooms) makes Andara the perfect choice for the ultimate vacation, whether for a romantic getaway or a vacation with family and friends.

Valentine's Day

Victorian Valentine's Card Also called Saint Valentine's Day Valentine's Observed by Many countries Type Cultural, Christian, commercial Significance Love and affection celebrated between lovers Date February 14 Observances Sending greeting cards and gifts, dating
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Valentine's Day (Tradition in The Middle East)

In Egypt, Egyptians celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14, and the indigenous Eid el-Hob el-Masri (Egyptian Love Day) on November 4, to buy gifts,and flowers for their lover's. It has been recorded on the February 14th, 2006 flower movement in the country, worth six million pounds, formed a gain of 10 per-cent of the total annual sale of flower's.

In Iran, the Sepandarmazgan, or Esfandegan, is an age-old traditional celebration of love, friendship and Earth. It has nothing in common with the Saint Valentine celebration, except for a superficial similarity in giving affection and gifts to loved ones, and its origins and motivations are completely unrelated. It has been progressively forgotten in favour of the Western celebration of Valentine's Day. The Association of Iran's Cultural and Natural Phenomena has been trying since 2006 to make Sepandarmazgan a national holiday on 17 February, in order to replace the Western holiday.

In Israel, the Tu B'Av, is considered to be the Jewish Valentine's Day following the ancient traditions of courtship on this day. Today, this is celebrated as a second holiday of love by secular people (besides Saint Valentine's Day), and shares many of the customs associated with Saint Valentine's Day in western societies.

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Valentine's Day (Tradition in Asia2)

In Chinese culture, there is an older observance related to lovers, called "The Night of Sevens" (Chinese: 七夕; pinyin: Qi Xi). According to the legend, the Cowherd star and the Weaver Maid star are normally separated by the milky way (silvery river) but are allowed to meet by crossing it on the 7th day of the 7th month of the Chinese calendar.

India

In India, in the antiquity, there was a tradition of adoring Kamadev, the lord of love; exemplificated by the erotic carvings in the Khajuraho Group of Monuments and by the writing of the Kamasutra treaty of lovemaking. This tradition was lost around the Middle Ages, when Kamadev was no longer celebrated, and public displays of sexual affections became frowned upon. Around 1992 Valentine's Day started catching in India, with special TV and radio programs, and even love letter competitions. The economic liberation also helped the Valentine card industry.

In modern times, Hindu and Islamic traditionalists consider the holiday to be cultural contamination from the West, result of the globalization in India. Shiv Sena and the Sangh Parivar have asked their followers to shun the holiday and the "public admission of love" because of them being "alien to Indian culture".These protests are organized by political elites, but the protesters themselves are middle-class Hindu men who fear that the globalization will destroy the traditions in his society: arranged marriages, hindu joint families, full-time mothers (see Housewife#India), etc.

Despite these obstacles, valentine's day is becoming increasingly popular in India.

However, leftist and liberal critiques of Valentine's day remain strong in India. Valentine's Day has been strongly criticized from a postcolonial perspective by intellectuals from the Indian left . The holiday is regarded as a front for Western imperialism, neocolonialism, and the exploitation of working classes through commercialism by multinational corporations. Studies have shown that Valentine's day promotes and exacerbates income inequality in India, and aids in the creation of a pseudo-westernized middle class. As a result, the working classes and rural poor become more disconnected socially, politically, and geographically from the hegemonic capitalist power structure. They also criticize mainstream media attacks on Indians opposed to valentine's day as a form of demonization that is designed and derived to further the valentine's day agenda.

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Valentine's Day (Tradition in Asia)

Japan

In Japan, Morozoff Ltd. introduced the holiday for the first time in 1936, when it ran an advertisement aimed at foreigners. Later in 1953 it began promoting the giving of heart-shaped chocolates; other Japanese confectionery companies followed suit thereafter. In 1958 the Isetan department store ran a "Valentine sale". Further campaigns during the 1960s popularized the custom.

The custom that only women give chocolates to men appears to have originated from the typo of a chocolate-company executive during the initial campaigns. In particular, office ladies give chocolate to their co-workers. Unlike western countries, gifts such as greeting cards, candies, flowers, or dinner dates are uncommon, and most of the activity about the gifts is about giving the right amount of chocolate to each person.Japanese chocolate companies make half their annual sales during this time of the year.

Many women feel obliged to give chocolates to all male co-workers, except when the 14th falls on a Sunday, a holiday. This is known as giri-choko (義理チョコ), from giri ("obligation") and choko, ("chocolate"), with unpopular co-workers receiving only "ultra-obligatory" chō-giri choko cheap chocolate. This contrasts with honmei-choko (本命チョコ, Favorite chocolate); chocolate given to a loved one. Friends, especially girls, may exchange chocolate referred to as tomo-choko (友チョコ); from tomo meaning "friend".

In the 1980s the Japanese National Confectionery Industry Association launched a successful campaign to make March 14 a "reply day", where men are expected to return the favour to those who gave them chocolates on Valentine's Day, calling it White Day for the color of the chocolates being offered. A previous failed attempt to popularize this celebration had been done by a marshmallow manufacturer who wanted men to return marshmallows to women.

Men are expected to return gifts that are at least two or three times more valuable than the gifts received in Valentine's Day. Not returning the gift is perceived as the men placing himself in a position of superiority, even if excuses are given. Returning a present of equal value is considered as a way to say that you are cutting the relationship. Originally only chocolate was given, but now the gifts of jewelry, accessories, clothing and lingerie are usual. According to the official website of White Day, the color white was chosen because it's the color of purity, evoking "pure, sweet teen love", and because it's also the color of sugar. The initial name was "Ai ni Kotaeru White Day" (Answer Love on White Day).

In Japan, the romantic "date night" associated to Valentine's Day is celebrated in Christmas Eve.

In a 2006 survey of people between 10 and 49 years of age in Japan, Oricon Style found the 1986 Sayuri Kokushō single, Valentine Kiss, to be the most popular Valentine's Day song, even though it sold only 317,000 copies. The singles it beat in the ranking were number one selling Love Love Love from Dreams Come True (2,488,630 copies), Valentine's Radio from Yumi Matsutoya (1,606,780 copies), Happy Happy Greeting from the Kinki Kids (608,790 copies). The final song in the top five was My Funny Valentine by Miles Davis.

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Valentine's Day (Tradition in the West2)

Mexico, Central and South America

In some Latin American countries Valentine's Day is known as "Día del Amor y la Amistad" (Day of Love and Friendship). For example Mexico, Costa Rica,and Ecuador, as well others. Although it is similar to the United States' version in many ways, it is also common to see people do "acts of appreciation" for their friends.

In Guatemala it is known as the "Día del Cariño" (Day of the Affection).

In Brazil, the Dia dos Namorados (lit. "Day of the Enamored", or "Boyfriends'/Girlfriends' Day") is celebrated on June 12, when couples exchange gifts, chocolates, cards and flower bouquets. This day was chosen probably because it is the day before the Festa junina (Saint Anthony's day), known there as the marriage saint, when traditionally many single women perform popular rituals, called simpatias, in order to find a good husband or boyfriend. The February 14's Valentine's Day is not celebrated at all, mainly for cultural and commercial reasons, since it usually falls too little before or after Carnival, a major floating holiday in Brazil — long regarded as a holiday of sex and debauchery by many in the country— that can fall anywhere from early February to early March.

In Venezuela, in 2009, President Hugo Chávez said in a meeting to his supporters for the upcoming referendum vote on February 15, that "since on the 14th, there will be no time of doing nothing, nothing or next to nothing ... maybe a little kiss or something very superficial", he recommended people to celebrate a week of love after the referendum vote.

In most of South America the Día del amor y la amistad and the Amigo secreto ("Secret friend") are quite popular and usually celebrated together on the 14 of February (one exception is Colombia, where it is celebrated every third Saturday of September). The latter consists of randomly assigning to each participant a recipient who is to be given an anonymous gift (similar to the Christmas tradition of Secret Santa).
 

 

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Valentine's Day (Tradition in the West)

Europe

While sending cards, flowers, chocolates and other gifts is traditional in the UK, Valentine's Day has various regional customs. In Norfolk, a character called 'Jack' Valentine knocks on the rear door of houses leaving sweets and presents for children. Although he was leaving treats, many children were scared of this mystical person. In Wales, many people celebrate Dydd Santes Dwynwen (St Dwynwen's Day) on January 25 instead of (or as well as) Valentine's Day. The day commemorates St Dwynwen, the patron saint of Welsh lovers. In France, a traditionally Catholic country, Valentine's Day is known simply as "Saint Valentin", and is celebrated in much the same way as other western countries. In Spain Valentine's Day is known as "San Valentín" and is celebrated the same way as in the UK, although in Catalonia it is largely superseded by similar festivities of rose and/or book giving on La Diada de Sant Jordi (Saint George's Day). In Portugal it is more commonly referred to as "Dia dos Namorados" (Lover's Day / Day of those that are in love with each other).

In Denmark and Norway, Valentine's Day (14 Feb) is known as Valentinsdag. It is not celebrated to a large extent, but many people take time to eat a romantic dinner with their partner, to send a card to a secret love or give a red rose to their loved one. In Sweden it is called Alla hjärtans dag ("All Hearts' Day") and was launched in the 1960s by the flower industry's commercial interests, and due to the influence of American culture. It is not an official holiday, but its celebration is recognized and sales of cosmetics and flowers for this holiday are only exceeded by those for Mother's Day.

In Finland Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä which translates into "Friend's day". As the name indicates, this day is more about remembering all your friends, not only your loved ones. In Estonia Valentine's Day is called Sõbrapäev, which has the same meaning.

In Slovenia, a proverb says that "St Valentine brings the keys of roots," so on February 14, plants and flowers start to grow. Valentine's Day has been celebrated as the day when the first work in the vineyards and in the fields commences. It is also said that birds propose to each other or marry on that day. Nevertheless, it has only recently been celebrated as the day of love. The day of love is traditionally March 12, the Saint Gregory's day. Another proverb says "Valentin – prvi spomladin" ("Valentine — first saint of spring"), as in some places (especially White Carniola) Saint Valentine marks the beginning of spring.

In Romania, the traditional holiday for lovers is Dragobete, which is celebrated on February 24. It is named after a character from Romanian folklore who was supposed to be the son of Baba Dochia. Part of his name is the word drag ("dear"), which can also be found in the word dragoste ("love"). In recent years, Romania has also started celebrating Valentine's Day, despite already having Dragobete as a traditional holiday. This has drawn backlash from many groups, reputable persons and institutions but also nationalist organizations like Noua Dreaptǎ, who condemn Valentine's Day for being superficial, commercialist and imported Western kitsch.

Valentine's Day is called Sevgililer Günü in Turkey, which translates into "Sweethearts' Day".

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Valentine's Day

Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions.The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD. It was deleted from the Roman calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, but its religious observance is still permitted. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines"). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

Modern Valentine's Day symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten valentines have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards.

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Wax museum Madame Tussauds brings its display of famous figures to Bangkok

Madame Tussauds, the world-famous wax museum, is opening its first display in Southeast Asia in Bangkok at Siam Discovery shopping mall this December. Established 250 years ago by French sculptor Madame Marie Tussauds who dedicated her life to creating wax figures of important world figures the Bangkok outlet has been given permission to create wax likenesses of HRH Prince Mahitala Thibed Adulyadej Vikrom Phra Baroma Rajajanok and HRH Princess Srinagarinda to be displayed in the Royal Hall. Other famous Thai figures such as Field Marshal Pibulsonggram, Dr Porntip Rojanasunan, Ad Carabao, Tata Toung and Anne Thongprasom will also be among those displayed. As an opening promotion, visitors can buy one ticket and get one free until November 30 at ticket booths in Siam Discovery, Siam Center, Siam Ocean World and all branches of Thai Ticket Major. 

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Bangkok luxury hotels(Sukhumvit area)

1.Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok

The hotel is located in one of Bangkok s prime central area - on Asoke Road Sukhumvit Soi 21. It is adjacent to the subway and skytrain stations: Only one- stop by subway to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and again a one - stop by skytrain to the Emporium Department store. The hotel is a mere 30 minutes drive away from Bangkok s new Suvarnabhumi Airport. The five-star Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok features a sail-like glass facade with an atrium and concept floors. 

2.JW Marriott Bangkok

Embedded in the cultural traditions of Thai hospitality the JW Marriott Bangkok embraces new attitude to traveling with the touches and comforts of home while providing a genuine personalized environment with ample choices of innovative dining for a memorable experience The hotel is conveniently located in the central business and shopping district close to Central World Plaza Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Bangkok Convention Center major embassies and night markets.

 

3.Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - A Luxury Collection Hotel

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - A Luxury Collection Hotel.Thailand Modern elegance flawlessly combines with rich woods, marble, and Thai silks to create the stylish atmosphere of this Luxury Collection property. Featuring a 24 hours Business Center and Library with wired and wireless Internet throughout the hotel, the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - A Luxury Collection Hotel was named Best Business Hotel in Thailand 2004 by Business Asia and World 500 Best Hotels by Travel and Leisure. 

4.The Landmark Bangkok

Set on fashionable Sukhumvit Road, in the heart of the capital, Landmark Hotel Bangkok is an established hotel offering first class facilities and services for both leisure and business travelers. The beautifully furnished rooms were renovated in 2002 and are equipped with broadband internet access. Conveniently located in Sukhumvit Road, one of Bangkok main shopping and entertainment areas, next to a large shopping plaza. Nana Sky-train (BTS) station is just steps from the hotel giving quick and easy access to other parts of the city.

5.The Westin Grande Sukhumvit 

Visitors to Thailand can experience the Westin difference at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok, a contemporary retreat in the heart of the city thriving business and entertainment district. The hotel provides direct access to Asok skytrain and Sukhumvit subway stations ensuring guests are moments away from the city best shopping, vibrant nightlife, cosmopolitan restaurants and unique cultural attractions. The hotel features 363 contemporary rooms and suites offering an intimate space.

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Bangkok luxury hotels(Silom area)

1.Dusit Thani Bangkok

Overlooking Lumpini Park and only moments away from the citys main commercial shopping and entertainment district. Combining Thai tradition and excellent service, the hotel is famous for its restaurants and banqueting services.Eight excellent restaurants offering European, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine. The Pavilion, open 24 hours, for international specialties. Four appealing bars and lounges including a Wine Bar. 24-hour room service.Outdoor swimming pool with sundeck. The Dusit Spa, a fitness, spa, and massage center.

2.Le Meridien Bangkok 

Le Meridien Bangkok sits in the heart of Bangkok s tourist precinct and central business district. Assuming a prime position on Surawongse Road, the hotel is conveniently located to prominent business and banking headquarters, embassies, entertainment, shopping centres, and sightseeing attractions. Beyond the 282 spacious guest rooms and suites, the hotel features a pan-Asian restaurant, a swimming pool, and a spa facility in addition to a wide range of meeting and banquet spaces.

3.Sofitel Bangkok Silom

Best 3 recommended hotel in Bangkok for 2010 Bangkok s skyline glitters, A line-up of high-rise towers. Sofitel Bangkok Silom rises up in the midst of it all. An ideal place to take in the view and venture out with the city very much at your doorstep. Located at the crossroads of Bangkok s commercial and entertainment districts, 5 star hotel Sofitel Bangkok Silom reflects the cosmopolitan sophistication, luxury and traditional elegance that defines the collage that is Bangkok. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in public area.

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Bangkok luxury hotels(Sathorn area)

1.Ascott Sathorn Bangkok

Ascott Sathorn offers luxurious and spacious private apartments complemented with comprehensive services and facilities. The residence is Bangkoks leading luxury-serviced residence and is ideal for corporate housing with the convenience of being located in the capitals business and commercial district as well as offering extensive services, state of the art fitness and luxurious spa facilities and world-class dining and entertainment outlets on the premises. 

2.Banyan Tree Bangkok

The tallest all-suite luxury hotel in Bangok with spectacular views and exceptional facilities. The Banyan Tree Bangkok is located right in Sathorn, close to the Silom shopping and entertainment area. Perfect for the business traveller, the hotel offers comprehensive business services complemented by luxury accommodation, a relaxing spa, fitness centre and a gourmets choice of superb fine dining. A pleasure to do business.

3.Metropolitan Hotel

The Metropolitan Bangkok, located on South Sathorn Road, enjoys a close proximity to Bangkoks famed urban nightlife as the style hub of the east.

The 171 rooms and suites - defined by subtle and elegant contemporary design - all offer generous space, with luxury felt in the telling detail, from towels like clouds to COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities. Guest services are comprehensive, from 24-hour room service to a Business Centre with translation and secretarial facilities. 

4.Sukhothai Hotel Bangkok

The Sukhothai hotel takes its name from the capital of Thailand s ancient Sukhothai Kingdom.The City thrived as a trade centre;news of its beauty magnificent style and architecture spread far and wide. The temples of Sukhothai emphasised their stupa and chedi as primary design features. The palaces of Sukhothai maintained an incomparable design and distinct style.

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Bangkok luxury hotels(Riverside area2)

5.Royal Orchid Sheraton 

Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Bangkok - A Conde Nast Traveler Gold List winner for the fifth consecutive year, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers is considered one of Bangkoks premier hotels. We were also named to Travel and Leisures list of Best Hotels in Thailand for the past four years. Find panoramic views of the Chao Phraya - River of Kings and the ultra-comfortable Sweet SleeperSM Bed in all guest rooms and suites. Superior facilities and quality service to business and leisure travelers alike. 

6.Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok

The Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, is a 5-star luxury hotel in the central Silom district of the city. The design and appointments express the welcoming warmth and richness of Thai culture throughout the hotel, from traditional teak dining pavilions to the most up-to-date room features. The hotel has a total of 799 rooms including 52 suites in two wings, Shangri-La and Krungthep, and is adjacent to the Saphan Taksin station of the Skytrain. 

7.The Peninsula Bangkok

The Peninsula Bangkok is one of the finest hotel properties in Bangkok. The hotels riverside location inspired its waved-shape design, which capitalizes on the panoramic views in every room and adds a distinctive architectural statement to the Bangkok skyline. Whether enjoying the full range of leisure and fitness facilities, or dining choices that range from elegant and chic to fun and fusion, guests at The Peninsula Bangkok are assured of legendary Thai service combined with Peninsula perfection.

8.Tower Club at lebua

The Tower Club at lebua offers a wide range of luxurious suites that epitomizes luxury living in Bangkok. These plush suites, located on the top floors (51st to 59th), offer breathtaking views from their balconies with lavish interiors and rare privileges to complement a perfect stay. The guests at Tower Club enjoy several facilities including access to the Tower Club Lounge, complimentary mini bar, complimentary internet access while pampered by the exclusive new range of Bvlgari amenities and superior audio visula entertainment .

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Bangkok luxury hotels(Riverside area)

1.Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa

Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa is a city resort with a difference. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River the resort has every 5 star facility that a business of leisure traveler could wish for yet with its classical Thai architecture lush gardens and cool river breezes has all the tranquility of a resort hotel. During your stay you will enjoy all the warmth of traditional Thai hospitality along with spacious accommodation supreme comfort and a wealth of dining and leisure options Access to the citys commercial and shopping areas.

2.Lebua at State Tower
lebua at State Tower is an all-suite hotel where every one of our 358 suites are designed to offer you breathtaking vistas of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river. Ranging between 66-266 sqm in area, each suite is reputed to be the most spacious in its category in the city. At lebua, we believe in going the extra mile at every crossroad. Our 358 Luxury suites take pride of place within the prestigious 67-storey State Tower in Bangkok. High-speed elevators waste no time in taking you to the luxuriously appointed suites.

3.Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

The legendary service of The Mandarin Oriental Bangkok dates back 125 years when it was first opened as a seamans lodge along the Chao Phraya River. It typifies a golden age of travel and attends the needs of guests at the highest levels. The recently retired legendary General Manager of the hotel, Kurt Wachtveitl, has spent 41 years ensuring that the Oriental has no rival for excellence of comfort, dignity and style.

4.Millennium Hilton Bangkok 

The Millennium Hilton Bangkok is a stunning new ultra-contemporary hotel, with 543 guestrooms that blend welcoming warmth, sheer contemporary cool and absolute river views from every room. Boasting three stunning restaurants, two bars and a stand alone full service, ten treatment room Spa Sanctuary.

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